Lucy Schouten, a 2010 graduate of Payson High School, has earned a PhD in Theology from the University of Edinburgh. Read more
The Wall That Heals — a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center — opens in Payson Thursday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28. This spec… Read more
Last month Gila County Health and Emergency Management hosted open forums in Payson and Globe-Miami asking residents who’ve been affected by opioid use disorder to share their experiences, tho… Read more
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Tickets are selling fast for the 2022 World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, which takes place Thursday through Saturday. Read more
In advance of its 60th anniversary, the Payson Lions Club recently celebrated by acknowledging three outstanding members at its 59th anniversary events. Jace Johnson was honored as Lion of the… Read more
The regular programs and a few special events are planned at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, for the month of August. Read more
Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “The Frog Prince” at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Read more
The Northern Gila County Fair is right around the corner, and the Rim Country Camera Club is ready to help with the photography division exhibit as well as help people get ready to submit thei… Read more
Emily Yulga of Payson earned her bachelor’s of science degree in services at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at its spring 2022 graduation. Read more
The annual St. Vincent de Paul Stuff the Truck Event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 at the St. Vincent de Paul Shopping Mall, 1006 S. Beeline Highway. Read more
The Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 600 E. Highway 260, plans a Gigantic Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 to benefit The Warming Center; The Time Out Shelter… Read more
The Verizon retailer, TCC, 401 N. Beeline Highway, is again presenting its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Each year, TCC and its sister company, Wireless Zone, have stores nationwide hand out… Read more
Discover Gila County, Inc. had a huge night on July 14. Two months prior, Discover Gila County was notified by the Arizona Office of Tourism that it had been chosen as a finalist for its covet… Read more
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting two free Zoom programs in August. One is for caregivers, co-sponsored by Pinal County Public Health. The other is Healthy Living with Diabetes. Read more
The Payson Public Library welcomes Sianee Beyan Hawkins as its new youth services and information technology librarian. She is married to the Reverend Thomas E. Hawkins of St. Paul’s Episcopal… Read more
Audrey Mae and Clayton G. Ricker were married July 27, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, Iowa. On Wednesday, they will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple resides … Read more
The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country is proud once again to be hosting the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Parade Saturday, Aug. 20. Read more
Punk Filiere Madaras hosts a book signing at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 29. Read more
Tom Hawkins became the first full-time rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Payson when he stepped to the pulpit in March. He comes to the Rim Country from Columbus, Ohio, though his last … Read more
Payson and Pine host several blood drives in July. Read more
Rim Country Artists (RCA) hosts Buckshot Dot at 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 12 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. This is a free presentation. Read more
Emily Yulga, of Payson, was recently awarded highest honors at her university. Read more
Now is the time to volunteer with youth living in foster care. The CASA of Gila County Program is excited to announce that the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Arizona is hosting th… Read more
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, opens in Payson Thursday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28. Read more
Steven Lessard, chief probation officer of the Gila County Probation Department, has announced the following national and statewide award nominations received by the department: Read more
The Democrats of Rim Country and the Rim Country Republican Club host a Mayoral Forum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, June 20 at the Church of the Nazarene, 200 W. Tyler Parkway. Doors open at … Read more
Sign your children up for summer camp at Camp Geronimo, the last year for the camp, which the Boy Scouts is selling. Read more
In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 11, the public will be able to enjoy many day-use recreation sites — such as picnic grounds, shorelines and boat launches operated… Read more
Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, kicked off its Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Saturday, June 4 with a party featuring “Oregon Trail Live.” This event divided partici… Read more
The Rim Country Republican Club hosts Paola “Z” Tulliani, candidate for governor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7 at the Payson Golf Club, 1504 W. Country Club Drive. Read more
The Library Friends of Payson welcome unofficial town photographer DJ Craig Miller Monday, June 20. Read more
Rim Country Artists (RCA) presents a free talk by Bill Ahrendt at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Read more
In order to mitigate heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will enter into annual summer hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling. As of June 1 through Au… Read more
Kelsie Varner and Garett Baker were recently each awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Northern Gila County Historical Society. Read more
Barbara Schumacher, founder of Payson Toastmasters Club, became the 2022 recipient of the Juris Kursulis Spirit Award Saturday, May 21 at the District 3 Toastmasters International Conference. Read more
The Humane Society of Central Arizona, based in Payson, needs volunteers for a special event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11. Read more
Submissions for the 2023 Rim Country Charity Calendar are streaming in, but there’s still time to enter photographs. The original Call for Entries deadline of June 1 has been extended to June … Read more
Six graduating Payson High School senior students were recently awarded college scholarships at the Payson Elks Lodge #2154. Read more
Ladies, if you been wanting to go camping, but don’t know the basics, and don’t have family or friends to show you the ropes there’s a June program just for you. Read more
The Friends of Rim Country GCC, Inc. recently awarded students with scholarships. Read more
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The 33rd Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21 at the Payson Event Center on Highway 87 across from the Mazatzal Casino. Read more
Young people between the ages of 17 and 20 have a good chance at summer employment with the Youth Conservation Corps. Read more
